Tuition & Scholarships
We believe cost should not prevent deserving young men from receiving an exceptional education at De Smet Jesuit High School.
At De Smet Jesuit, we recognize the significant financial commitment made by our families. We also understand that each family has unique circumstances and abilities to pay tuition. To care for each student, we offer our Family Tuition Assistance program, academic scholarships, and named scholarships from our generous benefactors. We are here to help.
Tuition | $19,900 |
Tablet & Fees | $690 |
$20,590 |
$3.4 Million Awarded in Scholarships & Assistance for 2023-2024
- Academic Scholarships, Available To All Qualified Students, No Application Required
- Named Scholarships Application Open September 5, 2023 - January 12, 2024
- Family Tuition Assistance, FACTS Application OPEN September 5, 2023
- Payment Plan Options
- Archdiocesan Scholarships
- MOST 529 Tax Saving Payment Option
- MO Scholars Program
- Where Tuition Assistance Comes From
Academic Scholarships, Available To All Qualified Students, No Application Required
Named Scholarships Application Open September 5, 2023 - January 12, 2024
Family Tuition Assistance, FACTS Application OPEN September 5, 2023
Payment Plan Options
Archdiocesan Scholarships
MOST 529 Tax Saving Payment Option
MO Scholars Program
Where Tuition Assistance Comes From
Concerned about tuition costs?
Our goal is to make a Jesuit education possible for every qualified candidate. More than 75% of our newest class of Spartans have received a scholarship based on academics or character, or tuition assistance through FACTs.
Interested in learning more?
Complete the De Smet Jesuit online application and contact us to discuss our family tuition options.
- Nicole Talley – ntalley@desmet.org
- Ryan Hodge – rhodge@desmet.org
- 98%
- graduates
go on to college or military academies
- $35
- million
Total value of scholarships awarded to Class of 2023
- >90%
- Teachers also
serve as coaches, club moderators, trip coordinators
- 5.7
- point growth
Spartans improve ACT scores more than 2 times the national average.
- 130+
- College credit hours offered
in 7 out of 8 departments. View our Curriculum Guide.
- 150
- Hours
served (minimum) by each graduate
- $19,900
- tuition
Assistance and scholarships available. Learn More
- 25
- average ACT score
5 points higher than the Missouri average
Meet Our Admissions Team

Ryan Hodge
Class of 2002
Director of Admissions and Strategic Marketing
BS, Biological Science, University of Missouri-St. Louis

Joey Hormberg
Class of 2018
Admissions Counselor
BSBA, Business Administration, University of Missouri-Columbia

Nicole Talley
Financial Services Coordinator
MBA, Business, Missouri Baptist University
BA, Biology, Missouri Baptist University
BA, Biology, Missouri Baptist University
We acknowledge the sacrifices families make when they invest in private school. We take our stewardship seriously and encourage families to apply for tuition assistance and our scholarships. Please note: Tuition may be subject to change and does not include cost of books, lunch, or PE uniforms. Tuition for future academic years is released each spring.